Our People

NYC Audubon has a staff of talented professionals who diligently work to run its scientific research projects, public education programs, advocacy and outreach efforts, community science projects, and office administration. 

In 1979, NYC Audubon was founded by a group of passionate bird- and nature-lovers who volunteered their time to protect bird habitat in the Central Park Ramble. The organization has now grown to include a full-time professional staff that oversees conservation and outreach campaigns in all five boroughs of New York City, but much of our work is still carried out by thousands of dedicated volunteers. From October 2021 through September 2022, over 2,300 New Yorkers volunteered their time and energy with NYC Audubon to help birds.

New York City Audubon employs a friendly and knowledgeable group of naturalists and educators to help New Yorkers discover the city's wildlife and natural areas. Learn about the people who lead our outings and classes. 

NYC Audubon's board of directors and advisory council are made up of diverse and dynamic individuals who volunteer their time, offering guidance and expertise in a wide range of issues that steer the organization's work and amplify our mission.

NYC Audubon benefits from a passionate and talented corps of professional staff, volunteers, and educators, under the guidance of a board of directors dedicated to accomplishing our mission to protect birds and their habitats. Though we are a small organization, we are always looking to improve our communal skillset and bring new voices into the fold, with an eye towards better reflecting the diverse community of New York City.